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Tim's Note: The following was an unsolicited email sent to me by a person who attended my recent seminar at the Calgary Co-op Whole Health Challenge. It's amazing what can happen when you actually take action and start following the sound advice of a qualified professional! Hi Tim, I heard you speak at the Coop on April 7th on “Eat Right for Your Metabolism”. I identified my … [Read more...]
We all know that visiting the Dentist regularly is proven to keep you healthy and prevent future dental issues. Well, now your Dentist can increase your athletic performance by improving strength, endurance, reaction time and reducing the physical stress on your body! If that sounds like a tall order for the average Dentist, it's because they now have a "secret weapon" in their arsenal to help … [Read more...]
Before joining FRESH! Fitness, I was registered by my family physician on the Alberta Registry as a high risk patient. I had many health problems & my doctor advised me to try to lose at least 20 pounds. I was overweight, had asthma, and other medical conditions. Since joining FRESH!, my mind, body, and lifestyle have changed dramatically, the decision actually took me over a year to … [Read more...]
OK, so I know this isn't a typical health and fitness blog post, but this goes deeper to the health and fitness of our national conscience. I'm not sure if you've been following the reports of censorship in the media recently. First, it started with a new version of Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn being censored for the "fragile" ears and eyes of modern readers. The word "Nigger" is being … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Obama and the US for passing the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, and to the public health organizations for demanding better nutrition for Canadian kids. I agree that junk food has no place in schools, or any proper diet. However, the path taken by these organizations is often skewed. Fat, and meat are being vilified and vegetarian options are being promoting without … [Read more...]
If you own or have ever used an inflatable exercise ball, you NEED to read this article! I'm writing this article because of an extremely dangerous situation that I feel is not being addressed in the health and fitness industry. If you own or use an exercise ball, the information in this article could literally save your life! I'm not sure if you heard, but the Sacramento Kings basketball … [Read more...]
I'm not sure if you saw this in the news, but Health Canada has pulled the diet drug Meridia from the Canadian market due to increased risk of heart attack and stroke in some people. The drug works in the brain to help people feel more full...which supposedly leads to eating less. To anybody with even a remote knowledge of health and fitness, the side effects on peoples bodies, minds, and … [Read more...]
As a Calgary Personal Trainer and Holistic Nutrition Expert, it continues to amaze me the things people buy when grocery shopping. I don't usually let it bother me, but when I see people buying crappy processed and sugary food for their kids, it drives me insane! This video is a bit of a rant, but post your comments below and let me know what you think about the subject. Here are a … [Read more...]
Calgary Personal Trainer Tim Borys reviews a Harvard Medical School Study which explains why the people we associate have a MASSIVE impact on our behaviors and actions (including becoming overweight and obese). Check it out and leave your comments! … [Read more...]
The following is an article posted by Charles Poliquin a world renowed fitness expert. While it may offend you, the information is glaringly accurate and many of his points hit the nail on the head. Kudos to Charles for speaking his mind and pointing out what many of us think every day! 1. They do spinning classes. That and disco fly swatting will get you nowhere fast in your pursuit … [Read more...]
